Textbook and colour atlas of the cardiovascular system/ C. Thomas, V. Hombach, G. Gebert

includes bibliographical references and index

Part 1 Anatomy: topography; dissection of the heart; anatomy of the heart; coronary vessels; the conduction system; histology of the heart; ultrastructure of the myocardial cell; the major systemic arteries; arteries of the limbs; the major systemic veins; veins of the limbs; histology of the blood vessels; anastomoses, collateral circulation and terminal bed. Part 2 Physiology: formation of impulses in the heart; impulse propagation; electromechanical coupling; energy metabolism of the heart; coronary perfusion; mechanical activity of the heart; control of the cardiac output; systemic circulation; pulmonary circulation. Part 3 Examination methods: range of diagnostic methods; electrocardiogram; imaging techniques; cardiac catheterization; post-mortem coronary angiography. Part 4 Variations in the shape and size of the heart: cardiac hypertrophy; cardiac dilation; cardiac atrophy. Part 5 Cardiovascular diseases: heart failure; cardiac arrhythmias; myocardial infarction; coronary heart disease (CHD); aorto-coronary bypass; cardiomyopathies; myocarditis; endocarditis; acquired heart valve defects; congenital heart disease; pericardial diseases; hypertension; arterial hypotension; angiology (arterial system); angiitis; aneurysm; intramural haematoma; arteriovenous fistula; Erdheim-Gaell's media necrosis and dissecting aneurysm; vessel replacement; functional blood flow disorders; angiology - venous system, lymphatic system; tumours.

Focusing on the cardiovascular system, this textbook covers such topics as anatomy, physiology, examination methods and cardiovascular diseases, including cardiac arrhythmias, pericardial diseases, hypertension, angiology and tumours.